Drake Media Inc. Acquires Personal Finance Blog, Financial Highway

by | Jan 8, 2015 | News

Drake Media Inc. officially acquired Financial Highway, along with excessreturn.net, on January 8, 2015.

Drake Media Inc. boasts a diverse portfolio of online publications and podcasts, including Canadian Finance Blog, Retire Happy, Create Hype, and Live Rich, Live Well. Financial Highway, which was one of the pioneering personal finance blogs to harness the power of social media platforms like Digg and Twitter, was launched by Ramis Jamali in 2009.

About Financial Highway

Financial Highway welcomes readers to embark on a journey towards achieving financial freedom. Recognizing that financial education is vital for all, regardless of socio-economic status, the site is dedicated to providing fundamental knowledge on effective money management. As founder Ray states, “Money cannot buy happiness, but it can make things easier if utilized responsibly.” Financial Highway covers crucial topics such as credit card usage, debt elimination, savings, investing, and consumer protection, aiming to foster financial literacy and encourage a healthy financial lifestyle. Ray’s expertise is underpinned by his extensive background in the investment industry, complemented by his specialized education in psychology and completion of various professional courses, including the prestigious Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) program.

About Drake Media Inc.

Founded in 2009 as a modest personal finance blog, Drake Media has evolved into a distinguished online publisher, overseeing some of the most enduring and acclaimed personal finance websites in both Canada and the United States. The company’s platforms have garnered attention and citations from esteemed publications such as Forbes, Today, Business Insider, Yahoo Finance, and Global News

Tom Drake, President of Drake Media, expressed his enthusiasm over the acquisition: “Financial Highway was a blog I personally admired when I entered the online personal finance space in 2009. It was my go-to resource for trusted advice and valuable insights. We are incredibly excited to have Financial Highway join Drake Media and continue its legacy of empowering readers with financial knowledge.”